Differentiated Instruction Using Technology Across the Curriculum
Welcome to Your Course Wiki!
We will be using this wiki for organization of course resources and materials (Read).
Edmodo group n7tgpv will be used for active course discussions, announcements and turning in assignments (Write)
Course Description
Educators are responsible to incorporate instructional and assistive technology into their classrooms and into their students’ Individualized Education Plans. This course provides real world experiences, resources and skill development in using the latest software, Internet resources, adaptive equipment and best practices. Make decisions with guidance resulting in practical solutions that can be readily implemented in inclusive classrooms.
This course is offered in 4 modules. The focus is more on students and curriculum rather than how technology works. Students will gain overview knowledge of a range of potentially helpful technologies as they relate to learner accommodation or curriculum modification strategies.
Course Dates:
Module #1 – Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 (morning)
Managing the Learning Environment
Module #2 – Saturday August 2 (afternoon)
Instructional Activities on the Internet for Curriculum Integration, Intro to UDL, Intro to AT
Module #3 – Saturday August 2 through Friday August 15th
Introduction to Assistive Technology, Cognitive and Language Development
Module #3 LAB – Friday August 15th
Hands-on Assistive Technology and iPads for Curriculum Access
Module #4 – LAB Saturday August 16th through August 26th (Final Due)
Hands-on Assistive Technology and Multimedia, Project Based Learning
This course is offered in a blended format and 50% of the coursework takes place online between course meetings. Online Learning Tips:
1. Read the Syllabus
2. Plan weekly study times
3. Log-in to the course at least 3 times per week
4. Ask Questions
5. Make connections with fellow students.
Here is a Dropbox link to additional course resources:
Here you will find back-ups for all course files, rubrics for assignments, additional articles aligned to course modules and model projects for your consideration as you work through the course.
SPND 422
Differentiated Instruction Using Technology Across the Curriculum
Welcome to Your Course Wiki!
We will be using this wiki for organization of course resources and materials (Read).Edmodo group n7tgpv will be used for active course discussions, announcements and turning in assignments (Write)
Course Description
Educators are responsible to incorporate instructional and assistive technology into their classrooms and into their students’ Individualized Education Plans. This course provides real world experiences, resources and skill development in using the latest software, Internet resources, adaptive equipment and best practices. Make decisions with guidance resulting in practical solutions that can be readily implemented in inclusive classrooms.
This course is offered in 4 modules. The focus is more on students and curriculum rather than how technology works. Students will gain overview knowledge of a range of potentially helpful technologies as they relate to learner accommodation or curriculum modification strategies.
Course Dates:
- Module #1 – Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 (morning)
Managing the Learning Environment- Module #2 – Saturday August 2 (afternoon)
Instructional Activities on the Internet for Curriculum Integration, Intro to UDL, Intro to AT- Module #3 – Saturday August 2 through Friday August 15th
Introduction to Assistive Technology, Cognitive and Language Development- Module #3 LAB – Friday August 15th
Hands-on Assistive Technology and iPads for Curriculum Access- Module #4 – LAB Saturday August 16th through August 26th (Final Due)
Hands-on Assistive Technology and Multimedia, Project Based LearningThis course is offered in a blended format and 50% of the coursework takes place online between course meetings.
Online Learning Tips:
1. Read the Syllabus
2. Plan weekly study times
3. Log-in to the course at least 3 times per week
4. Ask Questions
5. Make connections with fellow students.
Here is a Dropbox link to additional course resources:
Here is also a link to a dropbox folder which includes all of the resources for your course in a digital format:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/txgrlvhimm4lltp/-445nlpSNt
Here you will find back-ups for all course files, rubrics for assignments, additional articles aligned to course modules and model projects for your consideration as you work through the course.